Maori Rock Carvings - Taupo Sailing Adventures

Join Sail Fearless for an intimate cruise to the Maori Rock Carvings on Lake Taupo. Relax on beanbags or help the crew.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Redoubt Street - At the Taupo Marina, join a professional crew for a sail on Fearless, a 36-foot (12-meter) ketch with capacity for up to 18 passengers. This 2.5-hour scenic journey on great Lake Taupo delivers you to the Māori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay (or Okuta Bay) while taking in the popular Te Kopua and Acacia bays en route. The boat sails…
What's Included
  • Longest swim stop on all trips (weather depending)
  • Sunset tours
  • Live commentary on board
  • BYO
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

The pirate-flagged Sail Fearless is undoubtedly the hidden gem of Great Lake Taupō. With a heart of gold and extensive knowledge of New Zealand and Lake Taupō, it’s no surprise that Fearless (David) has received numerous awards for his affordable Maori rock carvings cruises. Join Fearless for the ultimate sailing experience on Great Lake Taupō. This…

Location
27 Redoubt Street
Redoubt Street
Departure Point: Sail Fearless  Boat # 25 (Berth #25)  Taupo Marina, next to 65 Redoubt St.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Valentineg73
Apr 8, 2024
Must do! - Thank you Dave and Jess for this wonderful moment. The music, the atmosphere, the service, everything was top notch! The explanations about the region and the Maori Rock Carving designs were complete and very interesting. A must do absolutely 🤩
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Rhoxanef
Apr 2, 2024
Don't be afraid to book this while solo travelling!! - It was such a lovely day not only because the weather was amazing! The guys were not only super kind but also made sure we got all out questions answered. We even did some fishing that day! Plus they invited us to stay on the boat even after the tour was over to sail with the next tour. we need more tourist guides like you! Thanks for everything :)
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Angelat3677
Apr 1, 2024
Relaxing way to spend time and appreciate the lake - Great service. Not rushed, just enough time to appreciate the lake. Skipper is very experienced so I felt safe throughout. Glad to support a local business.
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Ciaoy2024
Mar 14, 2024
The best way to learn the beauty of Lake Taupo. - Breathtaking & peaceful sunset hours on a Sailing Boat. Just the best way to learn the best side of Lake Taupo and complete a travel day.
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Martinuc8908zi
Jan 28, 2024
Perfect for the whole family young and old. - We loved it. Usually the boat trips can get boring, but not with this one. There was always something happening. Instead of just going back after looking at the carvings, we went for a lovely swim and sailed for a bit. The whole thing was totally worth it. Will do it again.
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507laetitias
Jan 21, 2024
Really enjoyed the sailing ! - It was a very nice cruise on the lake. The crew is very friendly. A few brave fellows even had a swim. We really enjoyed the sailing !
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Oregonbex
Nov 30, 2023
You must sail on Taupo! - The entire experience from start to finish was fabulous. The weather, the boat, the pizza and beer, the briskness of the water, and of course, the guide Nathan! The carvings were awesome to see in real life and so close...you can't get the full appreciation of the carvings unless you get up close. Highly recommend. Did not disappoint.
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473zoew
Nov 23, 2023
Sooooo worth it! Great staff, awesome experience - This trip was amazing. The staff, Nathan and Danny, were funny, enthusiastic and fantastic. There was a variety of young solo travellers, older families and couples and everyone was friendly and having fun. Never felt too crowded on the boat. We did the sunset tour and was still warm enough to swim
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Valeriavr4602nd
Oct 19, 2023
100% Recommend! - What a delightful experience. 100% recommend. Me and my dad went sailing with them and really enjoyed it, Nathan's enthusiasm truly stood out and made our experience even better.
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Fred
Dec 7, 2023
A waste of time! - Total tourist waste of time. The carvings are only 40 years old, done to attract tourists. So nothing felt truly authentic. Why bother?
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